Pelco DVR5100 Series manual Understanding DVR5100 Controls and Menus, Blue Function Button

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Understanding DVR5100 Controls and Menus

The DVR5100 is menu-driven and can be operated using any of the following options:

USB PC keyboard and mouse: A USB PC keyboard and mouse are now provided to configure and operate the DVR5100, which is the easiest way to operate the unit. A template is provided as a quick reference for keyboard shortcuts (refer to Figure 3).

Figure 3. USB PC Keyboard Template

DVR5100 control pad: If it is not convenient to use a USB PC keyboard and mouse for your installation, you can use the front panel controls to operate the DVR5100 (refer to Figure 4).

NOTES:

Directions for configuring and operating the DVR5100 are given for the USB PC keyboard/mouse and the control pad. Throughout this document, the first part of the instructions refer to the keyboard and mouse, followed by instructions in brackets ([ ]) for the control pad.

Refer to Table D on page 14 through Table G on page 16 for detailed functional descriptions of the DVR5100 control pad.

Figure 4. DVR5100 Front Panel Control Pad

Blue Function Button:

Active when on-screen menus are displayed (selects blue menu items).

• “Quick Export” when on-screen menus are not displayed.

Yellow Function Button:

Active when on-screen menus are displayed (selects yellow menu items).

• “Go to live” when on-screen menus are not displayed.

• Press and hold for Quick Search when on-screen menus are not displayed.

Green Function Button:

Active when on-screen menus are displayed (selects green menu items).

• “Play/Pause” when on-screen menus are not displayed.

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Contents DVR5100 Series Hybrid Video Recorder Contents Appendix a Front Panel Indicators C1696M-B 11/08 List of Illustrations List of Tables Regulatory Notices Video Quality CautionRadio and Television Interference Frame Rate Notice Regarding USER-SELECTED OptionsDVR5100 Network Diagram About the DVR5100 Series Hybrid Video RecorderNEW Product Features New Feature DescriptionAutologin User ID Password Role DescriptionGetting Started Logging onWhen on-screen password keypad is open Shutting DownLogging on with the Control PAD Control Pad FunctionsLogging OFF Understanding DVR5100 Controls and Menus Blue Function ButtonYellow Function Button Green Function ButtonLive View Mode PTZ ModeApplication Modes Red Function ButtonUSB PC KEYBOARD/MOUSE and Control PAD Functions Keyboard Control Pad FunctionInner dial to adjust the volume Playback modeTable D. Live and Playback Controls 2 Can press P or Play/Pause while viewing live videoTable F. Menu Controls 2 Up/down arrow Jog inner dialUp/down Backspace Shuttle outer ring Moves the cursor through the letters in the fieldTo select a menu item using the USB PC keyboard/mouse Displaying and Hiding the System MenusNavigating to and Selecting a Menu Item USB KEYBOARD/MOUSEDisplaying and Hiding Online Help for the Control PAD Sample Icon PathDisplaying System Information ON-SCREEN MenusShortcut Menus SubmenusOperating the DVR5100 Monitoring Live VideoViewing a Specific Camera Selecting a Video PaneMoving Through the Camera Sequence Calling UP Cameras by NumberCalling UP Cameras Through the Cameras Menu Disconnecting Cameras Camera ListPTZ Operations Repositioning a Camera with PTZ CapabilitiesUsing Shortcut Controls for PTZ Operations PAN to ZeroRotate the Camera Using PATTERNS, PRESETS, and Scans To program a PTZ pattern using an on-screen shortcut menuPatterns Presets Stopping a PatternScans Scan Shortcut MenuSearching for Recorded Video Quick SearchPerforming a Quick Search Commands and Features Primary FunctionsSecondary Functions Enhanced Search Performing AN Enhanced SearchC1696M-B 11/08 Playing a Video Clip Playing Recorded Video from the Quick Search Dialog BoxChanging the Playback Speed for Recorded Video Locking and Unlocking a Video ClipMarking AN Event Click Close to close the Quick Export menuManually Recording Video and Audio Stop RecordingExporting Video Starting AN ExportCanceling AN Export in Progress Stop Export Dialog BoxCapturing a Snapshot Still Image Working with Alarms Acknowledging AN Alarm EventSnoozing AN Alarm Event To view alarm message details Viewing DetailsAccessing Camera Menus Working with CamerasAdjusting the Audio Volume Adjusting the IrisIt reaches its limit refer to Figure Adjusting the Focus Focus on an ObjectC1696M-B 11/08 Working with Scripts and Relays Executing ScriptsExecuting Relays Activating Auxiliary Commands Wiper Appendix a Front Panel Indicators Pelco Badge power indicatorHard Disk Drive Indicator Configuration/Reset Key Reserved for future useC1696M-B 11/08 Product Warranty and Return Information
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DVR5100 Series specifications

The Pelco DVR5100 Series is a cutting-edge digital video recorder designed to meet the demands of modern surveillance applications. This series of DVRs excels in delivering high-resolution recording capabilities, making it a preferred choice for various industries, including retail, banking, and security.

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